Thursday, August 13, 2009

Toyota Never Quit Awards

Do you know someone who has a "never quit" spirit?

You can nominate that person for the Toyota Never Quit Awards that recognize people in the community who help better the lives of themselves and others.

Spokesperson Maciek Jaworski says its his company's way of giving back to the community.

Last year's winner was Kenora's very own Renee Brady.

Waterline Project

Its going to cost the City of Kenora a bit more money to complete the submarine waterline project between Water Street and Norman.

The two million dollar project will replace the existing waterline and will eventually connect up to Coney Island and the new condodevelopment on Tunnel Island.

Councillor Dave McCann says the extra work will mean an additional 76 thousand dollars for the contract.

He says they also agreed to allow the contract to work seven days a week to complete the project by October 1st.

McMunn Man Autopsy

An autopsy report on a 20 year old McMunn, Manitoba resident determined that he died as a result of drowning.

The post-mortem was conducted yesterday on Braden Paul Andersonafter he was pulled out of the waters of the Red River in Winnipeg.

He was found by family members, who were doing a search of the river after Anderson disappeared over the weekend.

The RCMP says toxicology tests are still being done, but foul play has been ruled out.

Mining Act Gravelle

Public hearings are taking place this week into the new provinical Mining Act.

Michael Gravelle is the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and says they wanted to get more input into the legislation before it comes back to Queen's Park.

Hearings began in Toronto and also took place in Sioux Lookout this week.

Consultations will also be held in Thunder Bay and Timmins.

NAN Chief Stan Beardy Re-elected

A familar face will be back at the helm of the Nishinabe-Aski Nation.

Stan Beardy was elected yesterday during NAN's annual general assembly in Chapleau.

Beardy won his fourth consecutive term and says there's no secretto his success.

Beardy won the election on the second ballot.

He beat out the deputy grand chief of NAN Alvin Fiddler by a vote of 26-20.

Power Outages

Hydro One is ready to respond to any possible power outages in Northwestern Ontario today.

The wicked weather conditions often cause power outages, with 700 customers losing power in the Kenora area earlier this morning.

Spokesperson Danielle Gauvin says they've since restored power to their customers but notes they're keeping an eye on the weather.

To report any downed power lines or power outages call Hydro One toll free at 1-888-664-9376.

Environment Canada on Weather

Environment Canada has put the Kenora area under a severe thunderstorm watch.

Meterologist Geoff Coulson says people need to take the watch seriously and take proper precautions.

Coulson says they've reported several lightning strikes this morning on Lake of the Woods.

Laidlaw on Weather

Battin' Down the Hatches...Northwestern Ontario can expect more thunder storms and heavy rain fall in the coming days.

Northwoods Broadcasting's Meterologist Bill Laidlaw says the wicked weather won't let up for at least another 48 hours.

Laidlaw says the thunder storms could escalate into a severe weather warning for the region.